Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development
Organization: Bureau for Resilience, Environment, and Food Security, Feed the Future Policy, Analysis, and Engagement Office (REFS/FTF-PAE)
Location of Position: Washington, DC
Open Period: August 29, 2024 – September 20, 2024
Appointment Type: This is an excepted service, time-limited appointment, that is not to exceed five initial years and may be considered for two, two-year extensions, depending on the needs of the service.
Remote Position: The position is not remote eligible.
Telework Eligibility: Eligible to telework up to four days per pay period (two days per week)
Salary: (USD) $87,233 – $128,106 per year
Number of Vacancies: One

Description of Organization:
This position is located in the Feed the Future Policy, Analysis, and Engagement Office (FTF-PAE) of USAID’s Bureau for Resilience, Environment and Food Security (REFS). REFS’ mission is to partner to advance inclusive agriculture-led growth, resilience, nutrition, and access to water and sanitation. REFS oversees four high-level, integrated efforts in support of this mission: Feed the Future, guided by the Global Food Security Strategy (GFSS); the USAID Multi-Sector Nutrition Strategy; the U.S. Global Water Strategy; and efforts to increase resilience in areas of recurrent humanitarian crisis. FTF-PAE coordinates across REFS, the United States Government (USG) interagency, and external partners to set and adjust strategic and policy priorities, generate evidence, and disseminate learning. The Office leads REFS’ efforts to mobilize diverse public and private sector partners to engage in a shared agenda; leads the Bureau’s analytics, performance management, and learning functions; and provides thought leadership and expertise (see the Full Description).

Duties and Responsibilities:

The incumbent:

• Serves as a Program Officer, with particular responsibilities for budgetary management and planning, procurement and resource allocation planning, project management, reporting, and monitoring;
• Helps ensure that program objectives and process milestones are met;
• Supports the design, development, procurement, and management of contracts and grants;
• Regularly prepares reports and develops presentations, reports, and tracking systems;
• Assesses and evaluates program compliance with USAID goals, policies, and regulations;
• Supports data and knowledge management in core food security and resilience areas;
• Manages processes associated with developing and disseminating information;
• Plays a key role in coordinating REFS activities, processes, and relationships;
• Supports formal and informal reporting functions through development and dissemination of data, analyses, and presentations and by serving as an internal and external REFS liaison; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Specialized Experience: For the FL-04 (GS-12 equivalent) grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience at the FL-05 (GS-11) grade level or equivalent. Specialized experience is defined as:

• Experience coordinating policy, program, and/or budget issues in a large organization;
• Experience in managing, manipulating, and analyzing large spreadsheets and datasets;
• Experience reviewing, editing, providing feedback, and synthesizing official documentation;
• Experience communicating with a variety of stakeholders from diverse backgrounds within and outside of the USG; and
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships among internal and external stakeholders.

Education Requirement:

• At the FSL-04 level, at least an undergraduate degree is required.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be a U.S. citizen. Candidates must indicate citizenship on their application. If citizenship is not stated, the application will not be considered; and
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance.

Required Documents:

• A cover letter expressing interest and clearly addressing the stated requirements for the position;
• A resume/CV that must include the month, year, and the number of hours worked per week for each position listed;
• Official or unofficial transcripts, if applicable; and
• At least three professional references

Other Applicable Documents:

• An applicant claiming Veterans’ Preference must submit all appropriate documentation (DD-214, Service Disability Letter, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, etc.); and
• An applicant serving as a current/former political appointee must submit all appropriate documentation (SF-50s, appointment letter, etc.).

Please submit your application package to [email protected]. Please use the subject line “REFS_259, FSL APPLICATION PACKAGE: Program Officer, FSL-0343, REFS/FTF-PAE, PD#32798.”

Application submissions are required by 11:59 p.m. ET, September 20, 2024. Packages not submitted by the deadline with the specified subject line or incomplete packages will not receive consideration.

This notice may be used to fill additional vacancies, as the workforce needs of the Bureau may change.

USAID Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Commitment:
USAID envisions a world where all individuals are valued, have equitable access to opportunities, and are included, respected, and safe in their societies. USAID embraces diversity as outlined in USAID’s EEO Statement. We seek to elevate and include the voices of the USAID workforce, recognizing and valuing the unique contributions of all stakeholders. USAID also strives to improve equity for underrepresented communities that have historically been denied fair and just treatment and improve accessibility in all facets at USAID.

Additional Resources:

• EEO Policy Statement
• Reasonable Accommodation Policy
• Foreign Service Salaries
• Healthcare & Insurance

Any questions concerning this notice may be directed to Maria Kim at [email protected].